UNTIL YOU HEAR THAT BELL by Sean Mahoney

Told through spoken word and within timed boxing rounds, this is a story about amateur boxing and family. It’s about doing something for ten years, and slowly getting good. It’s about lightening quick rope-work, jabs and mighty uppercuts.

3 minutes boxing. 1 minute break.

3 minutes boxing. Try to impress dad.

3 minutes boxing. Play Sega Dreamcast.

3 minutes boxing. Parents break up.

3 minutes boxing. Fail your GCSEs.

3 minutes boxing. Sing in a car.

3 minutes boxing. Break.

A supremely engaging and fiercely performed piece; a winner both in and out of the ring. ★★★★